Manfred Korfmann

Turkish-German archaeologist (1942–2005)
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Manfred Korfmann

Summary

Manfred Korfmann is a human[1]. Born in Cologne[2], he… he was born on April 26, 1942[3]. He passed away in Ofterdingen[4]. He died on August 11, 2005[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], prehistorian[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Manfred Korfmann's place of birth was Cologne[2].
  • Manfred Korfmann passed away in Ofterdingen[4].
  • Manfred Korfmann was born on April 26, 1942[3].
  • Manfred Korfmann died on August 11, 2005[5].
  • Manfred Korfmann held citizenship in Turkey[11].
  • Manfred Korfmann held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Manfred Korfmann's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • Manfred Korfmann's professions included archaeologist[7].
  • Manfred Korfmann's professions included prehistorian[8].
  • Manfred Korfmann's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Among Manfred Korfmann's employers was University of Tübingen[13].
  • Manfred Korfmann was employed by Goethe University Frankfurt[14].
  • A notable student of Manfred Korfmann was Rüstem Aslan[15].
  • Manfred Korfmann received the Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[16].
  • Manfred Korfmann received the Max Planck Research Award[17].
  • Manfred Korfmann was a member of German Archaeological Institute[18].
  • Manfred Korfmann was a member of Austrian Archaeological Institute[19].
  • Manfred Korfmann was a member of Georgian National Academy of Sciences[20].
  • Manfred Korfmann was a member of Archaeological Institute of America[21].
  • Manfred Korfmann was a member of Turkish Academy of Sciences[22].
  • Manfred Korfmann is recorded as male[23].
  • Manfred Korfmann's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • The cause of death was lung cancer[25].
  • Manfred Korfmann earned the academic degree of doctorate[26].
  • Manfred Korfmann's family name is recorded as Korfmann[27].

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Origins and Family

Manfred Korfmann was born in Cologne[2]. He was born on April 26, 1942[3].

Education

Manfred Korfmann earned the academic degree of doctorate[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], prehistorian[8], and university teacher[9]. Employers include University of Tübingen[13], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1477[30], headquartered in Tübingen[31] and Goethe University Frankfurt[14], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1914[34], headquartered in Jügelhaus[35]. A notable student of Manfred Korfmann was Rüstem Aslan[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[16], an order of merit[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1974[38] and Max Planck Research Award[17], a science award[39], in Germany[40].

Death and Burial

Manfred Korfmann died on August 11, 2005[5]. He died in Ofterdingen[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[25].

Why It Matters

Manfred Korfmann ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Manfred Korfmann born?

Manfred Korfmann's place of birth was Cologne[2].

Where did Manfred Korfmann die?

Manfred Korfmann passed away in Ofterdingen[4].

What did Manfred Korfmann do for work?

Manfred Korfmann worked as anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], prehistorian[8], and university teacher[9].

What awards did Manfred Korfmann receive?

Honors received include Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[16] and Max Planck Research Award[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [15] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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